Finding the Nest of a Subterranean Pest

Set off on foot or by horse, travelling northwest along the main road from Larvik to Lofoten. It isn’t long before you reach the remains of a cart on a grassy ditch, near the hillside barrows. Utilize your Witcher Senses, and explore the immediate area.

Locate the following:

• The remains of a corpse near the wagon. The victim torn to pieces.
• Across the road are pieces of a victim. The beast must have dragged the shredded body into the woods.
• Adjacent are nekker tracks—looks like a big one. A rare occurrence for this creature.

Follow the tracks roughly northeast. It is only a few steps up a hill to reach a cave mouth—the likely spot for the nekkers’ nest.

Drop down into the cave. The tunnel is filled with poison, so you are wise to watch your air supply while holding your breath before you explore. Slay the single nekker at the small pillar room before continuing eastwards down the tunnel. Dispatch two more nekkers at a second pillar room. This toxin seems to protect their nest, but disperses as you reach a ledge overlooking the main nest itself.

Drop down into the nest and slowly edge forward until four nekkers appear. Immediately slice them up, which angers the pack leader enough for him to make an appearance. This evolved, sentient nekker warrior named Hagumban is no push-over. Prepare for combat, and beware of up to three additional waves of nekkers appearing, summoned by their leader, as combat continues.

End: Back to Larvik with Hagumban’s Head

With Hagumban dead, search his still-twitching corpse for a couple of ingredients, and gather his head to tastefully display on your horse. Proudly ride back into Larvik, and speak with Thorleif about your victory. He’s duly impressed, rewards you with crowns, and the quest concludes.